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Nursing: Critical Thinking Concepts and Skills

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Interpretation S
Be orderly in collecting data about patients. Apply reasoning while looking for patterns to emerge. Categorize the data (e.g., nursing diagnoses [see Chapter 17]). Gather additional data or clarify any data about which you are uncertain.
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Potter, Patricia A., RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN, Anne Perry, RN, EdD, FAAN, Patricia Stockert, RN, BS. Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition. Mosby, 022016. VitalBook file.
Analysis S
Be open-minded as you look at information about a patient. Do not make careless assumptions. Does the data reveal a problem or trend that you believe is true, or are there other options?
(Potter 196)

Potter, Patricia A., RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN, Anne Perry, RN, EdD, FAAN, Patricia Stockert, RN, BS. Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition. Mosby, 022016. VitalBook file.
Inference S
Look at the meaning and significance of findings. Are there relationships among findings? Does the data about the patient help you see that a problem exists?
(Potter 196)

Potter, Patricia A., RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN, Anne Perry, RN, EdD, FAAN, Patricia Stockert, RN, BS. Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition. Mosby, 022016. VitalBook file.
Evaluation S
Look at all situations objectively. Use criteria (e.g., expected outcomes, pain characteristics, learning objectives) to determine results of nursing actions. Reflect on your own behavior.
(Potter 196)

Potter, Patricia A., RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN, Anne Perry, RN, EdD, FAAN, Patricia Stockert, RN, BS. Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition. Mosby, 022016. VitalBook file.
Explanation S
Support your findings and conclusions. Use knowledge and experience to choose strategies to use in the care of patients.
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Potter, Patricia A., RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN, Anne Perry, RN, EdD, FAAN, Patricia Stockert, RN, BS. Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition. Mosby, 022016. VitalBook file.
Self Regulation. S
Reflect on your experiences. Be responsible for connecting your actions with outcomes. Identify the ways you can improve your own performance. What will make you believe that you have been successful?
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Potter, Patricia A., RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN, Anne Perry, RN, EdD, FAAN, Patricia Stockert, RN, BS. Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition. Mosby, 022016. VitalBook file.
Truth Seeking. C
Seek the true meaning of a situation. Be courageous, honest, and objective about asking questions.
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Potter, Patricia A., RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN, Anne Perry, RN, EdD, FAAN, Patricia Stockert, RN, BS. Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition. Mosby, 022016. VitalBook file.
Open Mindedness C
Be tolerant of different views; be sensitive to the possibility of your own prejudices; respect the right of others to have different opinions.
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Potter, Patricia A., RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN, Anne Perry, RN, EdD, FAAN, Patricia Stockert, RN, BS. Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition. Mosby, 022016. VitalBook file.
Analyticity. C
Analyze potentially problematic situations; anticipate possible results or consequences; value reason; use evidence-based knowledge.
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Potter, Patricia A., RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN, Anne Perry, RN, EdD, FAAN, Patricia Stockert, RN, BS. Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition. Mosby, 022016. VitalBook file.
Systematic. C
Be organized, focused; work hard in any inquiry.
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Potter, Patricia A., RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN, Anne Perry, RN, EdD, FAAN, Patricia Stockert, RN, BS. Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition. Mosby, 022016. VitalBook file.
Self Confidence C
Trust in your own reasoning processes.
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Potter, Patricia A., RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN, Anne Perry, RN, EdD, FAAN, Patricia Stockert, RN, BS. Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition. Mosby, 022016. VitalBook file.
Inquisitiveness C
Be eager to acquire knowledge and learn explanations even when applications of the knowledge are not immediately clear. Value learning for learning's sake.
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Potter, Patricia A., RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN, Anne Perry, RN, EdD, FAAN, Patricia Stockert, RN, BS. Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition. Mosby, 022016. VitalBook file.
Maturity. C
Multiple solutions are acceptable. Reflect on your own judgments; have cognitive maturity
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Potter, Patricia A., RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN, Anne Perry, RN, EdD, FAAN, Patricia Stockert, RN, BS. Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition. Mosby, 022016. VitalBook file.
Scientific Method
1. Identify the problem.
2. Collect data.
3. Formulate a question or hypothesis.
4. Test the question or hypothesis.
5. Evaluate results of the test or study.
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Potter, Patricia A., RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN, Anne Perry, RN, EdD, FAAN, Patricia Stockert, RN, BS. Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Edition. Mosby, 022016. VitalBook file.
General Critical Thinking: Competencies
Not Specific to nursing. Include scientific method, problem solving and decision making.
Specific Critical Thinking: Competencies
Diagnostic reasoning, clinical inference, and clinical decision making.
Basic CT Level 1
Task Oriented, Focused on nursing activities. Thinking is concrete and based on set of rules and principles. Answers are right or wrong. Learns to accepts diverse opinions and values from experts.
Complex CT Level 2
Begin to separate from experts. Weigh options and outcomes to come to final decision. More creative. Variety of approaches to same therapy.
Commitment CT Level 3
Anticipate WHEN to make choices WITHOUT assistance from others. Accepts accountability.
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